My clients are seeking an experienced family solicitor to take over the role of Head of Family Law.
This role offers the post holder the potential to become a Partner in the Firm.
Objectives of this role are to:
* Provide a thorough knowledge of all aspects of family law.
* Develop strategic plans and deliver the department growth in line with the Firm’s objectives.
* Represent the department within the Firm.
* Manage the department on a day-to-day basis.
* Undertake fee-earning work.
* Maintain relationships with staff and clients.
The Role:
* All aspects of leadership and management for the Family department.
* Conduct of matters on behalf of clients in family law and related matters.
* Supervision of fee-earning work undertaken by junior members of the team.
* Management of support services for the team.
* Maintenance of orderly and up-to-date files including electronic files and complying with the firm’s policies on file management.
* Complete time recording and other management records required by the firm.
* Cross-refer work and clients within the firm.
* Ensure compliance with the firm’s policies.
* Financial control including managing the cash flow for the team through efficient billing and payment procedures.
* Recognise fee-earning opportunities and developing those opportunities.
* Take responsibility for the management and renewal of the Legal Aid Agency Civil Contract for childcare work and department supervision of those undertaking such work.
* Be innovative, recognise and develop opportunities for the department and manage organisationally when required with minimal disruption to the business.
* Recognise and enable business development opportunities.
* Plan growth in alignment with the commercial objectives of the firm.
* Comply with the firm’s policies in the undertaking of its duties and assist the Partners and staff in achieving efficient management of work flows.
* Support the successful development of the firm in line with its objectives.
* Deliver a high standard of client care.
* Network and participation in the firm’s marketing activities.
* Use and assist in the development of relevant IT and case management systems for the department.
* Comply with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and Code of Conduct and the Money Laundering Regulations in accordance with current guidance from the SRA and the firm.
* Any other matters reasonably required by the Partners.
Required:
* Qualified solicitor minimum 10 years PQE.
* Experience in Family Law: in all aspects of relationship breakdowns, separation, divorce, dissolution and financial remedy applications in medium to high-net-worth cases; private law; minors; pre and post-nuptial agreements.
* Excellent communication and personal skills.
* A network of existing contacts.
* Ability to build the client base and help market the firm’s wider services.
* Ability to develop strategic plans for the department aligned with the business plans for the firm.
* A creative and innovative approach to managing the growth and development of the department.
* Trained mediator.
* Experience of cross border/international work.
* Collaborative family lawyer.
* Resolution accredited specialist (in Advanced Financial Provision 2 and Pensions).
* Proven skills in business development and marketing.
* Leadership and management ability.
Skills Required:
* Leadership and management.
* Smart appearance and manner.
* Self-motivated and clear thinking and able to carry out case work accurately and without supervision.
* Strong communication skills both written and oral with clients, staff and others.
* Ability to work within and manage a team.
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